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J912 GMB

1992 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,190 mi
Last recorded57,190 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Talbot Express68,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ912 GMB
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 57,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

cap missing from o/s wheel bearing

rear panel requires plating step moving

spring missing handbrake pivot

Fail 29 Jun 2022 57,161 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 57,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill also 2 holes middle and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill outer near seat belt mounting as marked with yellow crayon (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear sill near spring shackle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower wear movement on seat mechanisms o/s and n/s front but not liable to collapse

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights manual adjuster under bonnet ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower gear linkage across gate makes selection of gears difficult liable to damage mechanism

Pass 27 May 2021 54,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 54,272 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 51,476 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,255 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 49,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,075 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,717 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,968 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,162 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,312 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,577 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 41,478 miles

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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J912 GMB is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J912 GMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J912 GMB is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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